I find it remarkable that Robot and Scooterwest/Vespa Motorsports possess so much expertise and go to the time, effort and expense to share it freely. Additionally, the quality of the camera work, along with the pace, detail and clarity of Robot's explanation make it very useful. Having the delivery in the form of demonstration and instruction rather than a sales presentation is a refreshing break from typical "infomercials". In fact, I find myself wishing for a Parts List and Tool List in the description. There would be a lot more people on scooters and motorcycles if all dealerships were like this.
Mechanics, I find, will always share their knowledge because they don't want skint people bringing their scruffy old machines in for work and they know that rich ppl with newish bikes still won't bother with DIY.
These videos are incredibly helpful. Before I found this channel I watched so many videos that were terrible in content and quality that I was about to give up on youtube for help with scooter maintenance. However, it didn't take me long to realize that Robot is a true master mechanic. What's more is he never comes off as condescending or overly rigid on the "official way" to complete repairs. He's a guy's guy, a real straight shooter. For example, I'm never going to buy that dumb clutch assembly tool. Had Robot not shown me how to use my feet to compress the tensioner spring, I probably would have tried something stupid like just zipping off the nut (and probably would have taken a clutch pad to the face). It's for reasons like these that I try to order parts from scooterwest when I can. I appreciate the support they provide for home mechanics. Most dealers do what they can to make their customers dependant upon the dealership for all maintenance needs. Here's to Robot and the gang at Scooterwest/Vespa Motorsports!
You do a great job in explaining the tools prior and step by step instructions. I fell upon a 2014 Kymco Like 200i and haven't found any videos as good as yours, I wish I could find more. Thank you for your knowledge and patience.
Mr. Robot, a big thanks out of Queensland Australia. I considered ordering the parts with you guys, but the shipping cost would've made it insane. Next time I'm in the states! Again thanks for making these awesome videos!!!
I just serviced my vespa for the first time ever using this video, thanks to Fabio in the parts department for working with me! It took me about 3 days to do it due to weather and being meticulous about cleaning. Here is what I did. New: Front and Rear shocks Rollers Belt Starter Pinion Front Brakes Air Filter Oil Filter Oil Sanded the clutch, and the front and back casings so the belt had better grip with 400 grit sand paper that was recommended. I had to replace the (flange?) nuts on the exhaust after doing the oil, which was a major pain. This video helped me do most of it, the rest like the shocks and oil change was more common sense, but this made it very easy to open the casing and play around with the inner workings. Next project is to clean the carb by myself! I'm also not a mechanic. This is the first time I ever worked on anything engine related in my life, it was much easier than I thought it would be.
amazing guide: replaced my sprint primavera's belt. my first service. my greatest tip is if you change the belt before it breaks it will prevent you from needing to disassemble the driven pulley (which i sent to portland and they ended up deeming it bent and replacing.) but i was 5,000 miles overdue for a belt change so there is a lot of in-between defining since i was going easy on the clutch the whole 11,000 miles.
Thank you! I watch & learning how to do this because i be getting a use Piaggio mp3 250 in sometime next month and check everything out before driving it!
I have been watching a lot of your videos. Not only informative but enjoyable to watch. The funny thing is I don’t own a Vespa. I have a 1975 BMW R75/6. I think a Vespa 150 racing sixties is going on my shopping list.
Very Nice "Video".... but, what is the "Torque Setting" for the Centrifugal Clutch Nut (34 mm nut)... ???? you told us the variator - 62 ft-lbs.... clutch hub - 45 ft-lbs.... but, you never tell us for the Centrifugal Clutch Nut..??? OK - ROBOT and Vespa Motorsports.... WHAT is the torque the Centrifugal Clutch Nut..???? (please)
Piagio / Vespa lovely romantic. No wonder MasterChef Australia had one on their parking roundabout outside outside their competitors building. It was staged with leafy green foliage filled one with warm fuzzies just thinking about riding a Vespa. Now for the fun bit😗 like a firearm. Nothing ever goes wrong if the firearm is left stored in a tamper proof cabinet. I wish Ralf Nader had written a book on operating a motor scooter. Just like the Corvair or the Bug /Beetle. MV Agusta TR.6 or Anything that will Aquaplane in wet or dry
Hi robot, thanks again for this wonderful tutorial. I have a question : where does the ground wire you pull of from the font cover screw found his origin. On my piaggio x8 2004, i see it had this wire on this screw, but there's no wire anymore. My motor got poor strengh between 0 and 50 km/h and i am wondering if this could be the reason of this disease ?? Thanks !
Hey Robot, what a great video! It helped me replace the drive belt on my Primavera 150 3v. However, I am having trouble with not much of the shaft bit left when putting the clutch and the bell housing back on. It just wouldn't go in anymore as if its hitting something. As such, the clutch housing weren't even fit. Any idea what could be stopping it from sliding in further? I actually replace the entire driven pully/variator but reuse the clutch. Thanks in advance!
my friend that I admire a lot, I here in Brazil am a great adimirador and I also have my PX 86 now I got a new wasp LX 150 year 2008 I am having difficulties to get the pineu rear because it is 120 / 70-10 ... will it be that the 3.50 10 would give serto?
Great video Robot. I have had belt and rollers replaced. But I still have a strange noise. When cold no sound. But once warm, when I pull away at low revs/throttle I hear a scraping/dragging sound. It does not feel like it is pulling properly. When I open the throttle a little more the sound disappears and it feels like bike is pulling better. Would this be a clutch issue?
Robot, my 2019 Liberty 50 will need the belt changed at 6,200 miles... along with a lot of things lubricated per the Scheduled Maintenance Table. Any chance you could do such a video? Thanks!
Thanks for the video. I used this to replace the variator with a jcosta and the clutch for a polini race adjustable; are you able to offer any advice on adjustment, the pick up on pulling away is quite late?
i was given a piaggio x9 evo that needs work,firstly theres no spark even after replacing spark plug and coil, secondly when i turned the back wheel i noticed a sound that i thought was the brake pads worn out to metal but aftyer closer inspection it seems to be coming from behind the clutch, could it be those roller bearings you were talking about? Piaggio evolution 125cc 2003 carburettor model..one with indicators in the mirrors.
Will it hurt the engine to idle without the variator reinstalled yet ? I'm curious about the source of a sharp click at shutdown, following a belt break at speed. Just trying to nail the source, and without the variator and with no belt, I think this is a no-load test point. Of course I would not rev the engine...no more than idle. And I will ground the strap that was on the CVT cover screw.
I wanna know one thing straight, some said we shouldn't apply grease on the variator rollers while others says we have to apply, am confused, so based on your experiences, should we apply or we shouldn't?
Hi to all of you. I have changed the bearing on the clutch cover. the bearing was able to remove it by my finger and install the new one by finger again ( I have purchased the new bearing from authorise dealer with part number). is this correct or I have to change my clutch cover?
Hi, i’m riding an LX 150 3v i.e and my clutch is wearing off soon. I want to get it replaced. Is the clutch for my current bike the same as the older models of LX 150?
Isn't 60 grit a little excessive for the pulleys? I don't mean to offend and I don't have the years of experience you guys do but I thought you'd want to keep the pulleys scratch free. Won't those scratches damage the belt quicker? Would 300-800 grit be better?
